Assassin's Creed Valhalla places players in the shoes of Eivor, a Viking warrior tasked with forming critical alliances across England. During the Essexe story arc, the Old Wounds quest presents a high-stakes mystery where finding a mole inside a Norse camp determines the fate of several lives. Choosing the correct suspect requires investigating subtle dialogue clues and environmental evidence left behind in the settlement.
Investigating the Suspects in Rollo's Camp
Upon arriving at the designated camp near Colcestre, players find themselves assisting a captain named Rollo, who suspects that one of his close allies has turned. The two individuals accused of the betrayal are Gerhild and Lork, both of whom offer identical alibis claiming they were out hunting rabbits during the Saxon raid. Speaking with them thoroughly is the first step in uncovering the cracks in their stories.
To verify their claims, players can examine a nearby game rack that remains completely stocked with fresh meat. This observation immediately invalidates their excuse, indicating that neither suspect had a logical reason to go out hunting for food. Additionally, players can utilize Odin's Sight to find a hidden alcove in the foliage where someone was recently concealing themselves.
Identifying the Real Traitor
Re-evaluating the suspects with this new knowledge reveals different reactions from each of the accused Norse warriors. Lork confesses that he was actually slacking off and sleeping in the woods, admitting that he hid in the thicket when the Saxon forces advanced on the camp. Gerhild, however, alters her narrative by claiming she was meeting a local Saxon lover, which contradicts the strategic reality of the situation.
The evidence conclusively points to Gerhild as the actual traitor who leaked the camp's location to the enemy forces. Her fabricated alibi and defensive attitude expose her deceitful intentions throughout the investigation. Confronting Rollo with this conclusion ensures that the true culprit faces judgment for endangering the war band.
Consequences of Your Choice in Old Wounds
Making the correct decision to accuse Gerhild brings immediate resolution to the camp's internal struggles and secures future events. Because she is dealt with before she can cause more harm, the remaining members of the alliance stay safe during later military maneuvers. Rollo will also remain completely supportive of your efforts throughout the rest of the regional campaign.
If players mistakenly accuse Lork instead, the true traitor remains free to pass vital information to the Saxon forces. This error leads to a direct ambush during a later extraction mission, resulting in Estrid receiving a severe injury during the chaos. Choosing the right target is essential for maintaining a flawless alliance and avoiding unnecessary casualties down the road.
